EP Fellows Curriculum: Intramural VT-Intramural VT

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Usha Tedro presents a series of case studies on the topic of ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation. She discusses the challenges in identifying the origin and substrate of VT and the various techniques used to localize and ablate the arrhythmia. Dr. Tedro emphasizes the importance of imaging, such as MRI and CT scans, in guiding the procedure. She also touches on the use of alternative energy delivery methods, such as needle catheter ablation and alcohol ablation. Dr. Tedro concludes with future directions in VT ablation, including the use of simultaneous endocardial and epicardial mapping and non-invasive ablation techniques. Overall, the video highlights the complexities and advancements in VT ablation procedures, as well as the need for further research in this field.

Keywords

ventricular tachycardia

VT ablation

case studies

origin of VT

substrate of VT

localization techniques

ablation techniques

imaging guidance

alternative energy delivery methods

future directions